New photos of Princess Charlotte taken by Kate Middleton in their home have been released for her birthday.

The young princess, who is fourth in line to the throne, turns four today.

To celebrate, on Wednesday night, a section of three new images of the young royal were released by Kensington Palace.

The pictures were once again taken by mum, Kate Middleton, who frequently now acts as the family's photographer for official pictures shared with the public.

In the snaps, taken at the family’s Norfolk home of Anmer Hall last month is pictured in a summer dress as she sits crossed legged on a patch of grass at the palace.

(Image: Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images)

Little Charlotte is wearing brother Prince George’s shoes he wore last June to the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy at Beaufort Park in Gloucester when they were both pictured running carefree across the fields.

(Image: Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images)

In the other two images, taken at the Cambridge’s home of Anmer Hall, the Queen’s great-granddaughter is pictured running and smiling as she holds a flower while in the other photograph she sits on a fence beaming at the camera.

The new pictures from the family, come as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first baby is due any day now.

Speculation over the birth has been rife after it was revealed that her due date has come and gone because she was supposed to welcome the little one on Friday April, 26.

The couple have been keeping their plans for the arrival of the baby under wraps.

A statement issued by Kensington Palace on April 11 said: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby.

"Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private.

"The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family."

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